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MULTIPLE SEX PARTNERS AND THE HIV VIRUS

When it comes to having multiple sex partners, the arguments for or against can vary from those on the far right who suggest any form of cheating is morally wrong to those on the far left who may defend their right to have multiple sex partners. The real fact of the matter is this. Having multiple sex partners may be dangerous. The likelihood of contracting HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases increase exponentially when a person has multiple sex partners -- particularly if safe sex isn't practiced. Having multiple sex partners can increase the likelihood of:

• HIV infection
• HPV infection
• STD infection
• Hepatitus C infection

For women, multiple sex partners can lead to HIV infection or human papiloma virus (HPV) infection, a disease that affects skin in the genital area and the cervix. A study conducted by the University of California San Francisco suggests that women who have multiple sex partners or who have partners who have multiple sex partners stand a greater chance of being infected with HPV. Wearing latex condoms, however, can decrease the chances of HPV and other STD such as Herpes and HIV.

There may also be some adverse effects for men who have multiple sex partners. Again, the chances of HIV and other STD infection increases when having multiple partners, especially if you are not using condoms. According to research, frequent ejaculation can wear down delicate prostate and urethral tissue because semen is highly alkaline. Also, the Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) measures increase 24 to 48 hours after ejaculation.

Source: Aetna IntelliHealth
Harvard Medical Schools Consumer Health Information
Med Help International
Medscape